Harold P. Williams
| Harold P. Williams | |
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| Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court | |
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In office 1947–1962 |
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| Preceded by | Stanley Qua |
| Succeeded by | Paul Reardon |
| United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | |
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In office 1925–1926 |
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| Preceded by | Robert O. Harris |
| Succeeded by | Frederick H. Tarr |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 2, 1882 Foxboro, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 6, 1963 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Harriet Culp |
| Residence | Foxboro, Massachusetts Brookline, Massachusetts Millis, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater |
Harvard College Harvard Law School |
| Occupation | Attorney Judge |
Harold Putnam Williams (October 2, 1882 in Foxboro, Massachusetts – August 6, 1963) was an American attorney and judge who served as the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts from 1925 to 1926 and as an Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court from 1947 to 1962.
Williams was born on October 2, 1882 in Foxboro, Massachusetts to Fred H. Williams, a lawyer and member of the Massachusetts General Court, and Julia Annette (Blake) Williams. Williams grew up in Foxboro and Brookline, Massachusetts. He graduated from Brookline High School in 1899, Harvard College in 1903, and Harvard Law School in 1906.
Williams began his legal career as a lawyer with Walter I. Badger in Boston. He then went to work with his father.
In 1918, Williams was appointed Assistant District Attorney for the Southeastern District (consisting of Norfolk and Plymouth Counties). In this role he assisted District Attorney Frederick G. Katzmann in the prosecution of Ferdinando Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. In 1922 he was elected District Attorney.
In December 1924 Williams was appointed United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts by President Calvin Coolidge. Williams' appointment satisfied both Wets and dries as the drys felt that he would enforce the prohibition laws and the wets supported his confirmation because he was not endorsed by the Anti-Saloon League.
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